Field meetings

Central Ashford, for an urban New Year Plant Hunt taking in Ashford Cemetery and parks near the River Stour. Meet at TR 01331 43455, the junction of Heathfield Road and Hill View, TN24 8QD. Leader: Lesley Mason.

Event Date 29-12-2024
Price Free
Location Central Ashford

Sittingbourne and Milton Creek for an urban New Year Plant Hunt. Meet at TQ90506410, outside McDonalds on The Wall, Sittingbourne Retail Park. Leaders: Richard Moyse & Kathy Friend

Event Date 30-12-2024
Price Free
Location Sittingbourne

The Downs, Herne Bay for winter wildflower walk. A Seaside Museum Herne Bay event. Meet at TR184683, outside Kings Hall, Herne Bay. Leaders: Ian Tittley & Caroline Ware.

Event Date 31-12-2024
Price Free
Location Herne Bay Downs

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Kent Field Club field visits and indoor winter meetings are free to members (except the annual Wildlife Conference). 

Anyone thinking of joining the Club is welcome to attend a field meeting, no prior notice is necessary.

All field meetings start at 10.30am unless otherwise indicated.

What to bring


Field Meetings information

Beginners to a particular field of study are very welcome at all meetings. Also anyone thinking of joining the Club is welcome to attend a field meeting, no prior notice is necessary. Kent Field Club field visits and indoor winter meetings are free to members (except the annual Wildlife Conference)

Please bring a packed lunch to all full day meetings. All field meetings start at 10.30am unless otherwise indicated.

Stay safe on field meetings:

  • Dress appropriately for the weather. Stay warm and dry in Winter, cool in Summer.
  • Wear strong, waterproof boots with good ankle support and well-treaded soles.
  • Carry, and use, a high SPF sun cream in bright weather.
  • Ensure your tetanus inoculations are up-to-date.
  • In Summer, carry plentiful supplies of water and drink frequently.

Members are reminded that all who attend meetings of the Club do so at their own risk.

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